Best Network Configuration Management Software & Tools

Last Updated: May 23rd, 2018 - netadmintools

Networks are growing at an incredible pace. On one hand, this growth reflects connectivity and the ability to do anything from anywhere, while on the other, it brings up the need for the right tools to manage this complexity.

Managing configuration on hundreds of switches, routers, devices and controllers across different locations is anything but mind-boggling. Even the smallest change to such a distributed network can quickly get out of hand, especially if you plan to handle all the operations manually.

Network configuration management software is designed to help manage your growing network, it’s configuration and management. These tools allow you to deploy a new service, do wide-scale configuration changes, recover a failed device, audit configuration files for different compliance standards, upgrade a device and so much more.

Here’s some of the Top Network Configuration & Change Management Software:

Pulseway

Pulseway is a powerful network configuration and management software that works well across a range of devices. It is highly scalable and this multi-account platform can be hosted on your premise, cloud or on the Pulseway server.

Here’s what it can do for you.

Works well on Windows, Linux, Mac or any other system using Pulseway’s monitoring API

Generates immediate alerts based on smart rules set by the user.

Compatible with most mobile and desktop devices, so users can access and give commands from anywhere.

Users can create and deploy custom scripts to automate any network-related task.

ManageEngine Network Configuration Manager

ManageEngine is another big name in the world of network monitoring and configuration. This network configuration manager is a multi-vendor network solution for network configuration, management and compliance.

rConfig

rConfig is a free and open-source network configuration management software. It’s a little different from all other options available today because you have to choose the commands you want to run against a device.

Essentially, you’ll have to configure rConfig with a set of commands for every category, add devices to the category and create a scheduled task. rConfig will take care of the rest for you.

Comes with built-in reports for better understanding of devices and network.

Has an extensive backup process

Supports native PHP implementation

Allows to download configurations with a single click

Complies with many standards such as HIPAA and PCI-DSS

Comes with a built-in scheduler based on CRON

Offers support for Telnet and SSHv2

Price:

Open Source

Official Download:

rConfig can be downloaded here. Alternately, you can also get it from GitHub.

In short, network configuration management software helps to configure different devices, monitor your network for vulnerabilities and manage different devices within it. The efficiency and performance of these tools make them indispensable in today’s ever-growing world of networks.